Senior Full Stack Developer

Senior Full Stack Developer Jobs Pretoria | Laravel | PHP | APIs | SaaS Platform

A leading technology-driven organisation is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to join a high-performing team delivering a large-scale, multi-tenant SaaS platform within the student accommodation sector.

Based in Pretoria, Gauteng, this role is ideal for a technically strong developer who thrives in hands-on coding (±75%) while taking ownership of delivery outcomes (±25%), contributing to system stability, scalability, and continuous platform improvement.

About the Platform
The platform, FG-Nexus, is a multi-tenant SaaS solution designed for large-scale student accommodation operators.
It supports:

• Multi-property, multi-owner portfolios
• Thousands of beds under management
• Users across property, finance, operations, and executive teams
• Integrated workflows for tenants, owners, and service providers

This environment requires robust system design, API integration, and scalable architecture.

About the Role
As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will play a key role in building, optimising, and maintaining enterprise-grade applications, while also taking ownership of delivery execution, platform stability, and release quality.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and ensure reliable system performance across a complex SaaS environment.

Key Responsibilities

Full Stack Development (Developer Jobs South Africa)

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications using PHP and Laravel
• Build and optimise RESTful APIs for integrations
• Contribute to frontend development using React or similar frameworks
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code following best practices

Delivery Ownership & Execution (Senior Developer Jobs)

• Own delivery cadence including sprint execution, stand-ups, and release readiness
• Translate business and commercial requirements into structured delivery plans
• Ensure consistent delivery momentum and high-quality outputs

System Stability & Quality Management

• Manage bug triage, defect resolution, and backlog prioritisation
• Monitor platform stability, incidents, and regressions
• Ensure durable, long-term fixes rather than short-term solutions

Architecture & Technical Oversight

• Review system architecture and identify execution risks early
• Analyse logs, API responses, and system behaviour to diagnose issues
• Guide teams in resolving frontend, backend, and integration challenges

Testing, Release & Continuous Improvement

• Coordinate QA cycles, testing, and release planning
• Improve deployment processes and system reliability
• Support scalable platform growth and integrations

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with product, operations, and commercial teams
• Align technical delivery with business objectives and market needs
• Provide structured reporting on delivery performance and risks

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in PHP development (Laravel essential)
• Strong experience in API development and system integrations
• Proficiency in MySQL, Git, and Linux environments (non-negotiable)
• Experience with frontend frameworks such as React or Angular
• Exposure to cloud platforms and deployment tools (e.g. Forge, Runcloud)

Key Skills

• Strong full stack development capability (backend + frontend exposure)
• Ability to balance hands-on coding with delivery ownership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in SaaS or enterprise environments
• Ability to manage complexity, scale, and multiple priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Location
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Why Apply

• Work on a large-scale SaaS platform in the student accommodation sector
• Exposure to enterprise systems, APIs, and high-volume environments
• Opportunity to influence system architecture, delivery, and platform stability
• Join a fast-paced, innovation-driven technology environment
• Strong career growth into technical leadership or platform ownership roles